In regards to the meaning of this song:
Before a live performance on the EP Five Stories Falling, Geoff states “It’s about the last time I went to visit my grandmother in Columbus, and I saw that she was dying and it was the last time I was going to see her. It is about realizing how young you are, but how quickly you can go.”
That’s the thing about Geoff and his sublime poetry, you think it’s about one thing, but really it’s about something entirely different. But the lyrics are still universal and omnipresent, ubiquitous, even. So relatable. That’s one thing I love about this band. I also love their live performances, raw energy and Geoff’s beautiful, imperfectly perfect vocals. His voice soothes my aching soul.
Cuizinier, with your little dick surrounded by ginger pubes
I can't believe you could think we want you
Even if you were in the dark,
Or if you kept your pajamas on
Or your nightshirt that looks like an old t-shirt
Keep your shirt on, it'll lessen the damage, bastard
I want to see you
In a porno
In action with your cock
Shaped like potatoes or fries
To know everything
About your anatomy
On your cousin Teki
And your sex toys
Cuizi, what is
Your favorite position?
Your Olympic performances
But there's nothing orgasmic about you
You are totally naked
Under your apron
Ready to go
But I'm telling you, it isn't happening
You dream of a fluorescent Hummer
Designed by Akroe
But you don't have a license
You always take the metro
Superstar by night, your life returns to normal after
No need to hide behind sunglasses
From people who recognize you
Your green card awaits you, dude
These aren't empty words
I've succeeded in making you
One with my scanner
Admission is free tonight
It's the only reason we'd leave
So girls, we're walking
Yeah, we're going to Chippendales
We don't plan to spend our night with clowns
We want to see some pecs, guys hung like bulls
Your posters of Lil Jon cover those of Magic Johnson
Your body is too crunk to dunk
Cuiziner, it's you who I want to see
Who I want to see tonight
Being made fun of by a girl who raps better than you
My 10 fingers aren't enough to count those in the room
Those girls like me who know what you're worth naked
I can't believe you could think we want you
Even if you were in the dark,
Or if you kept your pajamas on
Or your nightshirt that looks like an old t-shirt
Keep your shirt on, it'll lessen the damage, bastard
I want to see you
In a porno
In action with your cock
Shaped like potatoes or fries
To know everything
About your anatomy
On your cousin Teki
And your sex toys
Cuizi, what is
Your favorite position?
Your Olympic performances
But there's nothing orgasmic about you
You are totally naked
Under your apron
Ready to go
But I'm telling you, it isn't happening
You dream of a fluorescent Hummer
Designed by Akroe
But you don't have a license
You always take the metro
Superstar by night, your life returns to normal after
No need to hide behind sunglasses
From people who recognize you
Your green card awaits you, dude
These aren't empty words
I've succeeded in making you
One with my scanner
Admission is free tonight
It's the only reason we'd leave
So girls, we're walking
Yeah, we're going to Chippendales
We don't plan to spend our night with clowns
We want to see some pecs, guys hung like bulls
Your posters of Lil Jon cover those of Magic Johnson
Your body is too crunk to dunk
Cuiziner, it's you who I want to see
Who I want to see tonight
Being made fun of by a girl who raps better than you
My 10 fingers aren't enough to count those in the room
Those girls like me who know what you're worth naked
Lyrics submitted by andher
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I had no idea what this song was about. But now that I know I like it even more...hehhe
FANTASTIC job translating the meaning, rather than just the words. One error, though: it should be "No need to hide behind sunglasses / Nobody recognizes you". But other than that - nice. I know French fairly well, but since I don't live there, slang goes right over my head.
I had no idea this song was this nasty! I love this girl being such a feminist even though she works with two guys! And attacking some rappers with her lyrics! Wow, I love Yelle even more. Je veux te voir dans un film pornographique en action avec ta bite forme patatoes on bien frites!